“Massive resistance” announced
Midnight protests against VW – that threatens the workforce
In response to the possible factory closures at Volkswagen, more and more employees are taking to the streets – such as at midnight protests in Osnabrück.
After Volkswagen’s savings plans became known, IG Metall boss Christiane Benner called on the group management to correct course. “It is the task of company management and management to correct the errors,” said Benner on Tuesday on ZDF’s “Morgenmagazin”. For example, e-mobility needs to be expanded. This requires affordable electric models.
This is a point where Volkswagen “has to deliver,” said Benner. Progress in battery research is also necessary. “That’s something that management at VW can do,” she added. VW’s general works council announced on Monday that the ailing carmaker would like to close at least three plants in Germany and cut tens of thousands of jobs. The remaining employees would have to expect significant salary losses. IG Metall already criticized this sharply on Monday.
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Politicians also have to change the framework conditions, demanded Benner. She cited better charging infrastructure and cheap charging current as examples. “We need a very clear signal that politicians have understood and are now taking measures so that we can keep the industry in Germany,” she demanded on ZDF.
“The employees at VW do not want to pay the bill for the difficult conditions that exist at the moment,” said the trade unionist. There is great anger among the workforce. “IG Metall will fight for all plants and all jobs at VW,” announced Benner.
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Source: Stern
